yamfan, would you say that the top end of your T4 riders could comfortably/safely ride your 3 x 'easy' T3 lines? Or would it still be a stretch?

Agree, choosing a bike because of support is important.

All those bike will have dealers in Melbourne. The other thing to consider is a lot of common parts are shared (for example braktec brakes are used on all but Beta).

I was nervous about this when I started but in the 3+ years i've been ...

The only things you really need (it's subjective, but I think most would agree) is trials boots that are designed with more flex than standard MX boots. The other thing is an open face helmet.

Everything else I wear is MX gear.

I've seen MCAS and AMX Superstore stock the Forma Boulder boots (ring ...

The wayback machine is your friend here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20080804090 ... titles.pdf

I've attached it as well.

11th...not bad

Welcome! Canberra has a reasonable sized trials scene. The local club is: https://trialscanberra.org.au/

If you want to start acclimating here is a podcast that so far has focused on Australian riders: https://pod.co/trials-australia

The most recent episode was with Don ...

There are some great youtube vids that give you an idea of the grades:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSAamSnGwQE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPJq9sGce9g

Don't be afraid of a 250cc. The advice I keep receiving is buy the best bike (newest, well looked after) and then sort the rest out. You will adapt and you can tweak the bike.

Regards, Dave

Is it just the age of the bike that is the trigger for Shannons to instigate the '2nd policy' rule?

I rang them for a quote, albeit on more modern bikes, but there was no mention of the need for an 2nd policy on home insurance etc.

I was getting quotes on what they call 'laid up' cover.